Formulate

Bulk Molding Compounds (BMC) are formulated to achieve:

• Close Dimensional Control
• Flame resistance and non-melting
• Environmental and Corrosion Resistance
  • Resistant to Harsh Chemicals Stain resistance
• Superior Physical and Mechanical Properties
• Excellent strength to weight ratio, High Impact Strength, Good Flexural modulus and Tensile Strength, Very High Compression Strength
• Electrical Properties
• High dielectric strength, arc resistance, track resistance, Electrical Insulation
• Improved Acoustic Values
• Low shrink
• Color stability
• Design Flexibility
• Parts Consolidation, Appearance, Complexity, Functions, Size
• High Aesthetic Appearances
• Molded-in Color, Paint and Metalizing

Thermoset Composites, including BMC, have excellent flow characteristics, dielectric properties, and flame resistance to make this material technology well-suited to a wide variety of applications requiring high performance and precision in detail and dimensions. The Mar-Bal proprietary materials are available in a broad selection of colors and can tolerate powder-coat or PVD-finishing. The Mar-Bal capabilities for Material Formulation include but are not limited to:

• A dedicated Materials Research and Development Facility
• Material Formulation and Compounding is a core competency
• Over 30 years of industry experience
• Over 100 years of colleague experience
• Ability to tailor technology platform to demanding applications
  • Meet or exceed customer requirements or specifications
• Collaboration with long term supply partners
• Vast Formulation Experience of Thermoset Materials
  • High Aesthetic Appearance Grade
  • UL Listed
  • CE Certified
  • Food Grade
  • High Temperature
  • High Track
  • Fire Resistant
• BMC, SMC, Phenolic and other Thermoset Material Experience
• Cost Effective Material Replacements
  • Metal
  • Die-Cast
  • Ceramic
  • Porcelain
• Award winning and innovative formulations
• Vast library of proprietary formulations with continuous new products developed
• Material Formulations specified by leading, Global OEMs
• Appliance
• Electrical
• Food Service
• Industrial
• Transportation
• Dedicated engineering presses for material sampling
• Analytical Lab
• ASTM and Application Testing Lab
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical
  • Flammability
  • Appearance

Mar-Bal’s material engineering team can customize a material to fit your application and meet your exact specifications.